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Homemade After-Shave Tonic

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In one of the wet shaving groups on FB, someone posted a recipe for making a bay rum after-shave tonic. I am going to try this but I can't decide if I will use the vodka as this recipe says or try an unscented witch hazel.

Anyway, I've not tried this yet but it seems like it could be good.

4 oz vodka
2 generous tablespoons light rum
Orange rind
1/4 teaspoon alspice
1/4 teaspoon ginger
few black peppers
1 cinnamon stick
3-4 cloves
9-10 drops of bay oil*


Let sit for 3 days, strain through cheesecloth, and bottle.

(*Word of warning - bay oil can be toxic so do not swallow this tonic)
 
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